Crafts

Crocheting this whimsical coaster is easy with my free pattern!Materials:Small amounts worsted weight yarn in blue, white and redSize H crochet hookGauge: 2 rounds of dc=1"Size:...

Use inexpensive, simple materials available at any craft supply store to make a charming hat for your little princess.

Kaleidoscopes are a great activity for kids to enjoy on a rainy day or anytime they need a craft project. With a few minutes and household objects, you can have fun and create...

It’s easy to dress up a church pew for a wedding or special occasion with a few simple ribbons and flowers. If you want to add your own special touch to the rows of pews or decorate...

Is your recycling bin overflowing with soda cans? Or are you just looking for a fun project on a Saturday afternoon? Consider putting those soda cans to good use and make some...

With this tutorial I expect to teach you how to make your own paper shuriken (ninja throwing star).First of all you will need two squared sheets of paper. The shuriken is made...

Kids' modeling clay can make for a great day, especially a rainy one! With a few great options, you can have kids that are having a ball and so full of excitement as they play...

You can make beautiful flowers to decorate a wide range of items or you can help your kids make beautiful paper flowers from facial tissues. It is simple, fun, and you can even...

Photo albums offer the opportunity for organizing your memories and creating gifts for friends and family. Make a statement with your photo collections by creating a low cost personalized...

The Sensu Japanese fan is popular and folds for easy use. To create this traditional fan you will need the following: Materials: 2 - 14" x 17" sheets of thin white paper...

Your wallet may be the home of your money and the photos of those you hold dear, but it is often bland and boring. Spice up the wallet by individualizing the interior design or...

Silly putty is a fun substance for everyone involved. Use this simple recipe to create your own batch of this gooey craft favorite.

You can easily make your own flower press so that you can press flowers, petals, leaves, and other plant matter for use in beautiful crafts.

A bead board is a great tool for making jewelry. It helps you organize, create wonderful jewelry, and make sure you have the right length.

Kites may seem old fashioned, but they can still be a fun way for a family to spend time with one another. Flying a kite requires nothing more than a kite and some wind. Making...

The art of face painting has long been one of great joy. It amuses children of many ages, and while some can do it better than others, face painting on some level can be done by...

With a few simple ingredients and a touch of time you can have fantastic bath salts. You can take these salts and use them, give them, and in some cases even sell them!

Mark Stine has operated a successful one-person craft business for over 30 years. Learn how to take your craft from a part-time hobby to a self-supporting enterprise.

Home coffee roasting springs from consumer's awareness and interest in fresh, natural, and un-processed foods. This article introduces seven simple steps to home roasting.

Drop earrings are lovely, simple, and come in a wide range of styles. They are also simple to make, inexpensive, and give you a lot of options!

You can still hand-deliver photographs, but other means of sharing your photos have increased ten-fold.

Unfortunately, not all of us have the resources to buy the Christmas gifts that we wish we could buy for our loved ones. However, Christmas gifts are not all about money spent!...

Learn how to earn some extra cash by selling your photos.

For those of you who are bored at home or would just like to see this amazing paper airplane fly, here is a model that is really simple to make and that planes very well. It is...

If you are looking for a way to wrap your child in love when he or she leaves for camp, or off to college, or leaving home for the first time, look no further. Spend an evening...

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a statue in Photoshop. This will be done with layers and layers modes, a photo of a girl and stone texture.

Make an excellent batch of gak with this simple recipe. Children love to play with this simple and slimy mixture that can be made with just a few household ingredients!

This fun Saturday project will make your daughter feel like a princess. A bed canopy will add pizazz to that otherwise boring bed.

This simple recipe explains how to make a batch of homemade playdoh. Follow these steps and your playdoh is sure to be a hit!

Have some Altoids tins lying around? Here are a few fun projects.

In the winter, when the weather is harsh, the days short and cold, photography can be as rewarding as any other time of year. A few winter tips are all that's needed to make any...

Predicting weather is a gamble at best since the only truth about any forecast is that it's wrong. With your own weather rock you will always know what's going on outside.

A guide to how to choose the best circular knitting needles for your knitting project!

Wouldn't you like to paint a picture of someone you love doing something that he loves? I can tell you exactly how to do just that. This isn't hard, so don't worry about talent!

Maybe you can't draw a straight line. Maybe you have not picked up a paint brush since you were a grade school kid. That doesn't mean mean you have no talent. Perhaps you just...

Preserving your memories shouldn't be lost in something as simple as storage. Following some easy tips will ensure that your scrapbooks are safe from damage!

The LED ice bulb is very cheap and simple to make and the result looks absolutely amazing. These instructions are very basic and very simple to follow!

If you have allergies or your skin gets dried out from using purchased dish soap, making your own dish soap is simple and effective. There are a few different ways make dish soap,...

Floating candles are lovely to have for occasions such as weddings and parties or they can simply dress up a table in the home. Making a floating candle is no more difficult than...

Christmas cards are a wonderful way to keep in touch with friends and family while wishing them a great holiday season! Making your own Christmas cards is something fun and special...

Buying scented candles can be very expensive, especially strongly scented ones that retain their scent. Making a pillar candle at home costs no more than a few dollars and you...

Creating quilted coasters can be as easy or as difficult as you want. You can buy material either already quilted or with a quilted look. You can create a pieced top of your own...

The dreidel game is one of the beloved pastimes of Hanukkah, and making a dreidel can be equally fun for people of all ages. In making a dreidel and playing the game, children...

Have you ever been to a party and seen a disco ball hanging from the ceiling? You might have thought to yourself, "I can't believe there's a disco ball here! It...

As with any holiday gift, a Hanukkah gift basket will be appreciated most when you cater to the interests and tastes of the recipient. Hanukkah provides some unique theme possibilities....

A long, long time ago in a faraway place known as adolescence, I worked in a Christmas shop owned by a German couple. The dress code at the Christmas shop consisted of a dirndl,...

Nothing extends holiday cheer like a wonderful Christmas wreath hanging from your front door. Wreaths make versatile decorations as well, festively hanging around the house or...

Many people, when choosing a photography studio, assume that all of them are basically the same and opt for the closest, most convenient one.  Others don't feel knowledgeable...

The Thanksgiving greeting card is not one of the most common greeting cards. It is not often that we all receive a "Happy Thanksgiving" card in the mail from Grandma....

As the Christmas season approaches, it's fun to touch base with your friends and send them a picture of your family. And in this age of digital cameras and the Internet, it's...